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Boston Adventure

Rodrigo Gomez

Rodrigo Gomez

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history, art, and culture in the vibrant city of Boston. Discover captivating museums, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems that will leave you in awe. Join me as I explore the rich heritage and fascinating stories of this remarkable city.

Day 1Unveiling the Treasures of Boston's Museums
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$32

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$ 5

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$19
5 - 6 min

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Massachusetts Historical Society
Early presidential papers & Revolution-era documents at this public library with craft exhibits.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
Day 2Immersing in the Artistic Wonders of Harvard
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$19

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$ 3

Harvard Art Museums
Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$19
26 - 32 min

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Rose Art Museum
Extensive collection of modern & contemporary art focused on '60s & '70s, plus rotating exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 3Journeying through Ancient Civilizations
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$28

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Collection of archeological finds from the Near East, including Egypt, Israel, Iraq & Syria.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
1 - 2 min

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Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Harvard museum with ancient cultures' artifacts & archeology, plus access to Natural History Museum.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$15
Day 4Unleashing the Curiosity at MIT and Beyond
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$13

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$ 3

MIT Museum
Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
11 - 14 min

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Boston Public Library - Central Library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 5Unraveling the Wonders of Science
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$38

Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
Day 6Indulging in the Finest Art and Literature
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$44

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$ 3

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
13 - 16 min

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Boston Athenaeum
Stately 1807 library & museum featuring art galleries, guided tours, readings & more.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$13
Day 7Tracing the Footsteps of History
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$44

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$ 3

Museum of African American History
Rotating & permanent exhibits on local African-American history displayed in an 1835 schoolhouse.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
Day 8A Glimpse into the Legacy of JFK
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$18

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$18

Budget breakdown: $247 In total

Activities & Food:$233
Transport:$15